The McKinney-Vento Course for Teachers Online - 33796
Enhance your understanding of the McKinney-Vento Act with this self-paced, online course specifically designed for teachers. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
- Define homelessness according to the McKinney-Vento Act.
- Recognize key indicators that aid in the identification of students experiencing homelessness.
- Explore trauma-informed practices.
- Identify and utilize your LEA - Local Education Agency (district or charter school) liaison contact for reporting and addressing suspected student homelessness cases.
Audiences
Teacher - Early Childhood/PreK/Kindergarten, Teacher - Elementary (Grades 1-5), Teacher - General Education, Teacher - High School (Grades 9-12), Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Teacher - Bilingual Education Program, Teacher - ESL (English as a Second Language), Teacher - Gifted Talented/Advanced Academics, Teacher - Special Education, Teachers-CTE
Objectives
- Understand the purpose of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
- Define homelessness according to the McKinney-Vento Act.
- Recognize key indicators that aid in the identification of students experiencing homelessness.
- Explore trauma-informed practices.
- Identify and utilize your LEA - Local Education Agency (district or charter school) liaison contact for reporting and addressing suspected student homelessness cases.
Session
60616
Fee
None
Seats Left
391
T-TESS
Registration Deadline
12/13/2025 12:00 am
Credit Type
Continuing Professional Education
Duration
00:30
T-PESS
Presenter
Maria Collins ESC Region 11, Lesley Cathey ESC Region 11

For assistance contact:
Anna Lee
ALee@esc11.net
(817) 740-7727

For assistance contact:
Lesley Cathey
TEHCY Team Lead
lcathey@esc11.net
(817) 740-7709
Offered Again On
- 8/5/2024 8:00 am
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